Biology Students Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the Integration of video based Learning in Biology Classrooms in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State

Abstract

The study focused on the perception and attitude of biology students on the implementation of video-based learning (VBL) in biology classrooms in Zaria Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The study used a descriptive survey design. The study population comprises all 18 secondary schools in the study area, with 1,384 SS II Biology students. A sample of 301 students was proportionately selected across schools using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table. 294 questionnaires were returned and analyzed, and were appropriately completed, resulting in a 97.7% response rate. The Video-Based Learning Perception and Attitude Questionnaire (VBLPAQ) was used to gather data with a 4-point Likert scale. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation was employed to test the relationship between perception and attitude at the 0.05 level of significance, while the mean and standard deviation were employed to answer the descriptive research questions. The preliminary findings suggest that VBL is well perceived (M = 3.18, SD = 0.47), well attuned (M = 3.11, SD = 0.52), and positively correlated with attitude (r = .58, p < .001). The key perceived problems were: Low Electricity Supply (M = 3.42, SD = 0.68), Limited Display Devices (M = 3.35, SD = 0.71), and Low Internet Connection (M = 3.27, SD = 0.76). The results indicate that students are overall positive toward incorporating video in Biology instruction, but they also highlight the need for proper infrastructure, teacher preparation, and pedagogically meaningful use of video to be effective.